There will be no school on Friday, November 11th – Remembrance Day.  There will be an assembly at the school on November 10th.
Addictions Awareness Week – November 14 – 18.  There are various presentations happening during that week and the following week.

There will be a craft sale in the gym on
Saturday, November 12th from 10 am to 3 pm.
Come out and do some Christmas shopping!

The first PAC meeting of the 2011/2012 school is on Thursday, October 27th at 7:00 pm in the library.  See you there!

Non-Instructional Day – Friday, October 21st – no school for students
PAC Meeting – Thursday, October 27th – 7:00 pm – Library
Grade 7 Sampler – The second cycle started today, Monday, October 17th

The leadership students tie-dyed their own shirts with the help of Mrs. Truscott.  They look fantastic, but who’s the guy in the front?

The Leadership 9 class is coordinating a school-wide Purdy’s Chocolates fundraiser.  Funds will go towards supporting various student activities.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS – Tuesday, November 15th
DELIVERY – orders will be ready by Friday, December 9th
PRIZES –

It’s never too early to start thinking about your Science Fair project.
Registration Deadline:  Wed. February 22, 2012
Fair Date:  Tues. March 6, 2012
Fee:  $15/student
For more info, contact Barb Cook at North Peace Secondary:  250-785-4429 or bcook@prn.bc.ca

The photographer will return to DKMS on Thursday, November 3rd.  Students who did not have their pictures taken in September and students who need re-takes can have their pictures taken.  Students pay the photographer directly and must have their original package with them if they want re-takes.

Here are some success tips for parents from the Ministry of Education (MoE) to help improve studying and literacy.

Set up a daily homework routine. Designate a homework area away from distractions like the television and Internet,

Ms. Brekkas would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Terry Fox Run.  The school raised approximately $1591 which is very close to an average of $3 per student!  Well done!